Archive for the 'Pointers to the future' Category

Old age in the technology age

Thursday, August 11th, 2005

San Francisco Chronicle published two interesting articles this week on:

Robot nurse Pearl as pal, pet, or mobile telecare?

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005

Pearl is one sharp cookie. She whizzes about reminding her clients to eat, drink, take medicine, or use the bathroom. She also guides the old folks from room to room as she chats about the weather or TV listings. Packed with home sensors, she is also a link into health and care systems.

One Day Soon, Check Your Laptop

Wednesday, June 15th, 2005

Remote health monitoring by mobile phones.

The Methuselah Mouse

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

In reliability theory, aging is defined through the increased risk of failure.’ So, by definition, we are more likely to fail as we get older?

The future of telecare with the cellphone industry?

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

The changing face of mobile phone technology has implications for telecare.

Seattle talks to passing blind people

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

Cafes and retail stores in Seattle are begining to market products and services to passers-by using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.

Ford and the future?

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

Ford Motor Company putting automotive electronics expertise into service - community service

Guadian interview with Peter Gilroy, Kent CC Chief Executive

Sunday, June 5th, 2005

Kent is running a leading telecare and telehealth project. The Guardian interviewed Peter Gilroy, the driving force behind it.